FORM 24/2013 (INDSCH)
EXPRESSION OF INTENT TO EXPAND GRADES AND CURRICULUM AT REGISTERED
INDEPENDENT SCHOOLS
1.
PURPOSE
The purpose of the Expression of Intent to expand Grades and Curriculum at Registered
Independent Schools is to supplement the completed registration processes of independent
schools who intend to expand the curriculum of the school after it had been registered, and to
provide for a common format to owners to make their intention known to the Mpumalanga
Department of Education, by providing a broad outline of the envisaged expansion of the grades
and curriculum.
2.
SUBMISSIONS OF EXPRESSION OF INTENT TO EXPAND GRADES AND CURRICULUM AT
REGISTERED INDEPENDENT SCHOOLS
2.1
The Expression of Intent to expand Grades and Curriculum at Registered Independent
Schools must reach the relevant Circuit Manager not later than the end of February of
the year preceding the next academic year. No late submissions will be considered.
2.2
Submission of the Expression of Intent to Expand Grades and Curriculum at Registered
Independent Schools would lead to a written invitation before the end of March of the
year preceding the next academic year to the owner(s) of the registered independent
school by the relevant Circuit Manager to a Preparatory Meeting, during which the owner
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will be guided on all legal and other requirements pertaining the expansion of grades and
curriculum, the procedures and related time frames and on populating the Application to
Expand Grades and Curriculum at Registered Independent Schools.
3.
COMPLETION OF THE EXPRESSION OF INTENT TO EXPAND GRADES AND
CURRICULUM AT REGISTERED INDEPENDENT SCHOOLS
3.1
The Expression of Intent to Expand Grades and Curriculum at Registered Independent
Schools must be fully completed before being submitted. A fully completed document
means that Sections A, B and C of form 24/2013 must be completed and all the required
attachments will accompany the Expression of Intent to Expand Grades and Curriculum at
Registered Independent Schools. All the applicable boxes must be populated in either
black/blue ink.
3.2
An Expression of Intent to Expand Grades and Curriculum at Registered Independent
Schools must be completed for each site separately should you intend to apply for the
expansion at more than one independent school. The same document cannot be used for
satellites/subsidiaries/branches, etc.
4.
STATUS OF AN EXPRESSION OF INTENT TO EXPAND GRADES AND CURRICULUM AT
REGISTERED INDEPENDENT SCHOOLS
The submission of the Expression of Intent to Expand Grades and Curriculum at Registered
Independent Schools does not mean that it replaces the Application for the Expansion of
Grades and Curriculum at Registered Independent Schools. It serves as the first step towards
an application to expand grades and curriculum still to be made.
5.
CONFIDENTIALITY
It is acknowledged that the information provided in the completed Expression of Intent to
Expand Grades and Curriculum at Registered Independent Schools is confidential in all
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respects, other than information that is in the public domain; therefore it is agreed that the
supplied information will only be used to support the application in the expansion processes.
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EXPRESSION OF INTENT TO EXPAND GRADES AND CURRICULUM AT REGISTERED
INDEPENDENT SCHOOLS
SECTION A
DETAILS OF THE OWNER(S)* OF A REGISTERED INDEPENDENT SCHOOL WHERE THE EXPANSION OF
GRADES AND CURRICULUM IS ENVISAGED
*If there is more than one owner, section A must be repeated and attached.
Full Names:
Surname:
Identity Number/Passport
No:
If foreign citizen: Valid Work
Permit No:
Academic qualification(s):
(If owner is also the
Principal)
Professional (Educator)
qualification(s): (If owner is
also the Principal)
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Complete the information below if it had changed since registration:
Postal Address:
Physical Address:
Postal Code:
Street Name and
Number/Stand Number:
Town/Village:
Landline Telephone
Number:
Cellular Telephone
Number:
Fax Number:
E-mail Address:
SECTION B
DETAILS ON THE ENVISAGED EXPANSION OF GRADES AND CURRICULUM
Indicate the year in which you would want to
implement the envisaged expansion.
Physical address of the premises where the
envisaged expansion will be implemented:
Circuit in which the registered school is situated
and where the envisaged expansion will be
implemented:
Region in which the registered school is situated
and where the envisaged expansion will be
implemented:
Municipality in which the registered school is
situated and where the envisaged expansion will be
implemented:
Type of school registered:
Primary/Secondary/Combined/Special
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What Phases will be effected by the expansion?
 Foundation Phase: Grades 1, 2, 3
 Intermediate Phase: Grades 4, 5, 6
 Senior Phase: Grades 7, 8, 9
 FET Phase: 10, 11, 12
Outline the expected time schedule of introducing
the envisaged expanded grades and curriculum
concerned in terms of years.
Does the envisaged expansion form part of the
National Curriculum Statement (NCS)?
If not, what will be the nature of the envisaged
expanded curriculum followed?
Indicate the number of learners per group you
would be able to accommodate in the envisaged
expanded grades and curriculum.
Outline the nature of any specialist facilities to
support specialized qualifications and programmes.
(If applicable)
What is the intended language of teaching and
learning?
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SECTION C
TRACK RECORD AND CAPACITY
Note: If the provided space in this section is inadequate in the case of filling the form manually, use
loose sheets of paper and attach it to the document.
1.
In an Executive Summary, motivate your reason why, in your opinion, the envisaged expanded
grades and curriculum must come to existence and has the potential to succeed.
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2.
Estimate the likely impact the intended expanded grades and curriculum will make in addressing
the demand patterns and trends for education in the area in which it will operate, and explain how
it will contribute to quality education provision. (i.e.: Describe how the envisaged expanded
grades and curriculum will meet a need and any potential clients identified as having that need).
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3.
Detail your prospective customer base and target demographic. Describe your evaluation of your
competition and your market research test results.
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4.
Outline your marketing strategy and the tools you would use to recruit potential learners for the
envisaged expanded grades and curriculum.
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5.
Outline the nature of facilities that will be available for the envisaged expanded grades and
curriculum.
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6.
Elaborate on the educator staff profile that you intend to appoint and how they will be recruited for
the envisaged expanded grades and curriculum.
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7.
Estimate any tentative risks, such as an assessment of competition or prospective competition,
and their anticipated response to the envisaged expanded grades and curriculum, and/or the
potential for conflict among alternative community institutions within the proposed project area,
etc.
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8.
Attach proof of financial viability (e.g. audited financial statements) to demonstrate that you, as
the owner(s), in terms of financial resources, will be able to establish and maintain the envisaged
expanded grades and curriculum at your own cost, without putting any prospective learner at risk
in terms of their educational development, because of possible financial insecurities of the
prospective owner(s).
9.
In the case of previous insolvency, documented evidence of rehabilitation from insolvency must
be provided.
10.
Attach a comprehensive financial plan, indicating the capital needed to cover start-up costs and
capital needed for expansions planned for.
Show a realistic two-year forecast, based on
macroeconomic conditions, of projected revenue and earnings, as well as projected expenditure.
Demonstrate how you will reach cash – flow positive status.
Note: This document and its attachments serve as an expression of intent. It does not imply offering of
securities.
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CONFIRMATION:
Hereby I confirm that the information contained in the Expression of Intent to Expand Grades and
Curriculum at Registered Independent Schools and the accompanying schedules are true and correct
and that the person who signed below is duly authorized to do so.
SIGNATURE
: ____________________________________
NAME AND SURNAME
: ___________________________________
DESIGNATION
: ____________________________________
DATE
: ____________________________________
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ACKNOWLEDGEMENT OF RECEIPT OF AN EXPRESSION OF INTENT TO EXPAND GRADES
AND CURRICULUM AT REGISTERED INDEPENDENT SCHOOLS
Important note to applicant:
Ensure that you, on submission of the Expression of Intent to Expand Grades and Curriculum at
Registered Independent Schools receive a copy of this acknowledgement of receipt as evidence and
for reference purposes.
“Hereby it is acknowledged by the undersigned persons that the Expression of Intent to Expand Grades
and Curriculum at Registered Independent Schools had been submitted to the office of the relevant
Circuit Manager on/or before the end of February.”
It is acknowledged that all information contained in the Expression of Intent to Expand Grades and
Curriculum at Registered Independent Schools is strictly confidential and will be treated as such.
Name of school:
Name of person submitting application:
Signature of person submitting application:
Date submission was made at Circuit
Office:
Name of person receiving the application:
Signature of person receiving application:
DATE STAMP OF CIRCUIT OFFICE
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ANNEXURE E1: CHECK LIST FOR ATTACHMENTS RE. EXPRESSION OF INTENT TO EXPAND
GRADES AND CURRICULUM AT REGISTERED INDEPENDENT SCHOOLS
Note: This checklist must be completed and be attached.
Please tick (√)
Documents included
1. Expression of Intent: Section A completed.
(More than one in case of more than one prospective owner)
2. Expression of Intent: Section B completed.
3. Expression of Intent: Section C completed.
4. Proof of financial tenure.
5. Evidence of financial rehabilitation. (If applicable)
6. Financial Plan.
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